Jobs at The Whole Caboodle Harrogate

We need a rainmaker.

Someone who can make it rain with new business. Someone who can make our office, err very wet!

You will have a record of success and ideally in an automotive and/or digital sales (websites) and you will need to have at least 18 months relevant experience. This is not home based or a “hybrid” role – it is working from our office in Harrogate.

We have loads of cool stuff to sell and a great story to tell potential clients, so you will need to be great at identifying and creating opportunities and slick and confident when presenting. There will be the inevitable telephone work and some days will be better than others but as a self-motivated individual you will have bullet proof drive and self-confidence.

We are expanding our range of services and have a unique offering that we want you to tell potential clients about and close the deals. You will be paid handsomely if you are successful, you can also expect to earn plenty too! You will help shape the overall business development strategy and get involved at every level of the business.

Ideally you will be able to find potential pitch opportunities as they occur by using the internet and networking - and you may need to attend events outside of normal business hours.

A charismatic, good writer and conversationalist, knowledgeable about business, understand digital advertising, website builds, brands and design is the kind of thing we are looking for. Someone who can think creatively about how to open up and develop a dialogue with business contacts.

And importantly you should live locally.

Are you the Organised One in your friendship group?
Does Comic Sans make you physically sick?
Are you good at Countdown - letters and numbers?
How's your banter?
Do you live in the Harrogate area?

Job Description

The role is to assist an Account Director in the day-to-day running of key clients’ marketing activity. You will be the main contact between the clients and the agency; responsible for planning, co-ordinating and administrating their individual marketing campaigns, liaising with various departments and outside companies to ensure that client requirements are met on time and within budget.

Responsibilities

• Develop relationship with clients and discuss their advertising needs
• Brief the creative, studio, media, digital and search marketing teams or external suppliers where necessary
• Present campaign ideas and costs to clients
• Handle amendment and approval process efficiently and smoothly
• Solve problems and make sure that deadlines are met
• Check and report on the campaign’s progress
• Keep in contact with clients at all stages of their campaigns
• Manage and invoice campaign costs
• Undertake administrative tasks promptly and precisely
• Keep up to date on clients’ market developments and analyse competitors’ activity
• Understand and follow brand guidelines
• Write blogs and newsletter stories

Skills

• Enthusiastic, energetic and imaginative
• Approachable, outgoing and diplomatic
• A clear communicator
• An upbeat and motivated team player
• Highly organised and flexible
• A keen eye for detail and design
• A creative and accurate copywriter
• Good with figures
• IT literate
• Commercially aware
• And not afraid of picking up the phone and speaking to your client

This is a brilliant opportunity to start your marketing career with a fun, supportive and progressive agency in leafy Harrogate. You don't necessarily need a degree - our main requirements are a professioinal manner and good old common sense, a positive attitude and a willingness to learn.

You MUST live in the Harrogate or surrounding area.

In return, we offer a competitive salary, company pension, 28 days' holiday (including bank holidays) plus your Birthday off. You'll also get time off at Christmas, staff socials, free parking, a central location only 5 minutes walk from the bus and train stations and all the dog cuddles you could want.

Not Hiring Snowflakes!

There we’ve said it – snowflakes need not apply and a thick skin is a distinct advantage.

We want dedicated web designers (two in fact) perfectionists who have a flair for design and can work like the clappers!

Your design and front end skills will need to be excellent, honed over years of blood sweat and tears fighting your corner with the execs and clients alike. You will have a passion for detail and brutal desire to get the best out of yourself, your colleagues and the devs.

Experience – yeah you need that, but enthusiasm, you will need that by the bucket load. So if you’re still interested and are looking to work in a fast paced varied and creative environment, read on.

We are The Whole Caboodle a successful and long established digital marketing agency based in Harrogate…and by long established, we mean we started before some of you were born…and well before the internet started.

So, if you’re a web savvy person, live locally, tell us about yourself, and send us a link to some of your work.

Are you a quick, slick, reliable brick?

We’re looking for a positive and enthusiastic creative designer, a great headline writer who is typographically gifted and a great speller!!

Someone who is a team player, works with a smile on their face and enjoys working to tight deadlines… and we want you now!!!!

You will be able to devour nonsensical design briefs, bash the suits into shape when they ask for random amends and be able deliver exceptional creative work on time every time, whilst under tight and unfair deadlines.

You will need retail experience, we sell things for clients here, so features and benefits are our thing. You will be proficient in all the latest Adobe creative software – especially InDesign (oh, and HTML skills will come in handy too). So if you want to work in a busy creative environment, can eat up work and want to further your career you should be talking to us.

Ideally you will live locally to Harrogate, we have plenty of free parking and are 200 yards away from the train station – so commuting will be a doddle.

Oh and us! Well we are The Whole Caboodle a successful and long established digital marketing agency based in Harrogate… and by long, we mean we started before some of you were born! You can read the rest on our website.

So if you’re interested tell us about yourself, and send us your portfolio – oh yes one last thing the deadline for applications was yesterday! See told you, very unfair.

Ready to step up and lead?

The Whole Caboodle is a dynamic and evolving digital marketing agency based in the heart of Harrogate, North Yorkshire. We're on the lookout for an experienced and proactive Account Director to join our team and play a pivotal role in our continued growth.

This is your opportunity to take a lead position and help showcase our industry-leading products whilst building and strengthening existing client partnerships. You will be responsible for driving results from both new customers and existing clients.

If you have a passion for strategy, a talent for team leadership, and a knack for commercial growth, we want to hear from you.

About Us:

Since 1994, The Whole Caboodle has been at the forefront of automotive digital marketing, blending over 30 years of industry expertise with a relentless passion for innovation. We’re not just keeping pace with change – we’re creating it.

From AI-powered websites and intelligent web and phone agents to ground-breaking online car events, we’re redefining how the automotive world connects with its customers. Our full-service offering spans media, design, advertising, email, SMS, and print – all backed by an unwavering commitment to exceptional client care.

If you’re excited by the idea of shaping the future of automotive marketing and working with a team that thrives on creativity and cutting-edge technology, you’ll feel right at home here.

Your Role & Impact:

As an Account Director, you will be the central point of leadership for both your clients and your team. Your key responsibilities will include:

• Building and nurturing strong, trusted partnerships with our clients, acting as their strategic advisor
• Developing and executing effective go-to-market and account growth strategies
• Leading, motivating, and mentoring a talented account management team to deliver outstanding work
• Leveraging market insights and data to inform strategies and demonstrate ROI to clients
• Managing project budgets and resources effectively to ensure profitability and client satisfaction
• Identifying new opportunities for growth within existing accounts and contributing to new business efforts
• Contribute and be part of a Whole Caboodle growth marketing strategy

What We're Looking For:

• Proven experience as an Account Director or Senior Account Manager (wanting to take the next step)
• Marketing agency experience is essential – knowledge of the automotive industry is a bonus
• A track record of building strong client relationships and successfully growing accounts
• Excellent leadership skills with experience in managing and developing a team
• Strong commercial acumen, with experience managing budgets and forecasting
• A strategic thinker with outstanding communication and presentation skills
• The ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment, managing multiple deadlines with ease
• A full UK driving licence is required

Your Package & Benefits:

• A competitive salary of £45,000 per year + commission
• A permanent, full-time position within a supportive and ambitious team
• A total of 32 days holiday per annum – 20 days holiday plus Christmas shutdown, bank holidays and a day off for your birthday)
• Opportunities for professional development and career progression
• Company car or car allowance

Sound like you?

If you are a confident and results-driven leader ready to make your mark, we would love to hear from you.
Apply now with your CV and a covering letter to iwanttowork@thewholecaboodle.com and help us deliver outstanding solutions for our clients.